Breaking the wall and unlocking new opportunities for tissue producers
Today’s tissue producers face constant pressure to deliver high‑quality products while controlling costs, reducing energy and water consumption, and managing variability in both tissue making and converting. Add the growing shortage of skilled operators and increasing automation, and the challenge becomes even greater.
But what if you could stabilize machine operations, improve converting performance, reduce energy use, and increase product quality — all through a more connected, lifecycle‑based approach?
And as a result, get better performance, lower risk, and more predictable operations from fiber to finished product.
A clear path to a more predictable performance
When each part of the tissue line works in isolation, variability inevitably moves downstream. Inconsistent stock- preparation, for example, can quickly become unstable machine performance, uneven roll structure, and converting disturbances.
A holistic lifecycle approach and wide knowledge of the entire process — from stock prep to palletizing — makes it possible to predict and prevent production disruptions and achieve several gains:
- Fewer bottlenecks and disturbances
- More consistent quality
- Higher overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Smoother transfer between tissue making and converting
- Maximizing equipment utilization throughout the line
In short, greater control and better results from raw material to finished product.
What “fully connected” really means
A connected production line isn’t just about equipment integration — it’s about sharing insights across all stages. With the right partner, you can:
- Detect and prevent issues before they impact runnability
- Align machine settings to stabilize output
- Optimize both softness and strength
- Reduce waste and maintain consistent quality
- Improve operator guidance with smarter digital tools
This approach moves your reactive problem‑solving to proactive, data‑driven operation.
Improving softness and efficiency through cross‑functional insight
A North American mill struggling with roll softness achieved major improvements when tissue machine specialists, converting experts, and the customer’s R&D team aligned settings and parameters together. The results included a more efficient workflow and better end‑product characteristics — all made possible by integrated support instead of siloed adjustments.
Softness is rarely improved at one machine alone. When tissue making and converting teams share data and expertise, mills gain faster tuning, better roll formation, and improved product consistency.
Converting stability and energy savings with Advantage ViscoNip press
At a South American mill, installing an Advantage ViscoNip press saw strong paper quality and improved converting runnability — thanks to better nip uniformity and more stable sheet structure. As well as reduced drying energy consumption by 20-25%.
Lower energy use in combination with higher converting performance is where ViscoNip truly stands out.
Air system upgrades that pay back in performance
A Chinese customer cut gas and electricity consumption by upgrading its air system. Valmet handled installation, commissioning, and start-up to ensure a smooth transition.
Air systems directly influence both product quality and operational costs. When tuned correctly, they deliver stable drying, cleaner profiles, and reduced energy usage.
Digital tools that strengthen quality and simplify operation
Producers are adopting digital solutions to boost performance. One customer installed advanced QCS scanners to simplify operations, improve quality control, and ensure consistent runnability from tissue making through converting.
The scanner reduces operator complexity. Digital quality control and real‑time insight help operators maintain stability and prevent minor disturbances from escalating.
Performance for life - support that evolves with your mill
Sustained high performance requires more than equipment. With lifecycle support — from early layout planning to long‑term agreements — mills gain:
- Better uptime
- Longer equipment life
- Fewer unplanned stops
- Consistently high product quality
- Predictable service
Performance Centers add another layer, providing remote expertise, real‑time data, and intelligent monitoring that help mills troubleshoot faster, reduce variability, and move toward predictive operation.
The value of a true lifecycle partner
Partnering with a supplier that takes full responsibility across the lifecycle means you can focus on what matters most - running a safe, stable, efficient operation that delivers the product quality your customers expect. It strengthens your competitive position through reliable performance, predictable operations, and continuous improvement.
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